Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1553283
Demonstrated knowledge of senior secondary careers education, tertiary admission processes, vocational education, employment pathways and post-school transition options.
Demonstrated high-level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues and external providers.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and maintaining current knowledge of careers education, tertiary requirements and emerging employment pathways.
Demonstrated organisational skills and initiative to coordinate agreed careers activities, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work both independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated ability to provide accurate, individualised careers and pathways guidance to senior secondary students within established school policies and procedures.
As a member of the Balwyn High School Education Support team, the Senior School Careers and Pathways Advisor will be subject to the conditions and obligations, including hours of attendance, as outlined in the applicable Victorian Government Schools Agreement and Balwyn High School local employment arrangements. Attendance is proposed as four days per week from 8am to 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break, subject to confirmation of the applicable hours and arrangements.
Working as a member of the Senior School Team, the Senior School Careers and Pathways Advisor provides specialist information and individual guidance to Years 10¿12 students and their parents/carers on career, employment, vocational training and further education pathways appropriate to their needs.
All members of the team have the responsibility to implement and model the school¿s Vision and Values with the aim of improving student learning outcomes creating an environment conducive to learning that promotes:
The Advisor works collaboratively with the Senior School Team and the separate Years 7¿9 Careers Advisor, sharing relevant information and contributing to consistent careers and pathways support across the school.
Under the direction of the Assistant Principal (Senior School), coordinate the delivery of agreed careers and pathways services for Senior School students. Participate in the Careers and Pathways Team as a specialist contributor, without responsibility for supervising or directing the Years 7¿9 Careers Advisor.
Careers Program Coordination
Participate in Careers and Pathways Team meetings and provide specialist careers advice and operational recommendations. The Assistant Principal (Senior School) retains responsibility for strategic decisions, program priorities and team leadership.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Applicants are free to structure their application in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
A specific response to all the selection criteria. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to no more than 3 pages.
The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria.
Must apply via School Jobs Vic: https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be found at our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au/